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Ping An denies news of takeover move: Report

The insurer denied taking a controlling stake in the troubled Country Garden.

Ping An denies news of takeover move: Report

The insurer denied taking a controlling stake in the troubled Country Garden.

Munich Re records $3.9b profit in 9M23

The German reinsurer has been following the new reporting standards IFRS 9 and 17.

AXA XL appoints new CUO for APAC, Europe

She has extensive experience as an environmental liability underwriter.

bolttech boosts international collaboration with telecoms

This collaboration aims to provide device insurance for European mobile operators.

Coal asset stranded risk grows amid insurance coverage challenges: WTW

WTW’s report highlights the struggle between energy security, affordability, and sustainability, leading to continued volatility in the power sector. 

Singlife receives $179.9m capital injection from Sumitomo Life

With 23.68 million new shares, Sumitomo Life now owning a 27.001% share.

WTW opens APAC Climate Risk Centre in Singapore

It concentrates on evaluating and quantifying both physical and transition climate risks.

Coalition inaugurates its first active cyber insurance in Australia

It hopes to fortify businesses’ cyber defences.

The lack of available resources forces asset owners to remain on legacy tech: Survey

More than half of asset owners, including insurers, still utilise spreadsheets for monitoring assets.

Global M&A claims surge despite smaller deal volume: Report

In 2022, the largest claims still originate from accounting and financial issues.

APRA corrects audit standards for life insurers

The amendments were minor changes to level of assurance required for two reporting standards.

HKIA imposes five-year ban on ex-insurance agent

The former agent mishandled and misappropriated premium payments from two policyholders. 

Miller names new lead for Financial Lines, Asia

William Seccombe will focus on forming a team of experts to boost Miller’s offering.

AXA’s 9M’23 revenue inches up 2%

It accumulated EU78.8b in gross written premiums and other revenues.

ASEAN segments drive AIA’s Q3 VONB, jumps 35% YoY

VONB growth was observed in Mainland China, Hong Kong, ASEAN, and India.